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Any new production that opened between 19 Feb. 2020 to 22 Feb. 2022 are eligible for categories in the 2022 Olivier Awards. With two years worth of shows set for honours in one year's ceremony, the 2022 Olivier Awards will prove tougher competition than
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Step 4 of the roadmap will allow productions to play without capacity restrictions. June 21 was the goal; now, the government is eyeing July 19.
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From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction — you must stay at home.
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in recognition of achievements in commercial British theatre. The awards were established as the Society of
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This award was introduced in 1976. In 2020, the award was expanded with additional
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Awards in 1976, and renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor and director
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Laurence Olivier Award
Society of London Theatre
1976
Derek Jacobi
Arlene Phillips
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Laurence Olivier Award
Society of London Theatre
West End Theatre
Laurence Olivier
1976
1977
Harry Loman
1978
Brian Clark
1979
Laurence Olivier
1980
Ralph Richardson
1981
1982
Charles Wintour
1983
Joan Littlewood
1984
Arnold Goodman
1985
John Gielgud
1986

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